The ZWO AM5 is one of the best mounts for astrophotography. If you've only ever used a star tracker, then this will be a gamechanger! The go-to functionality alone is worth the investment. If you already have a go-to mount though, you're probably tired of lugging that thing around. I know my EQ6R-Pro is a nightmare to travel with. The AM5 is so compact that you could even fly with it in your carry-on! In this video I'll show you the initial setup process, then we'll go through my entire ASIAir workflow.
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00:00 - Intro
01:03 - EQ6R Comparison
04:25 - Setup
10:44 - AM5 App Overview
13:20 - ASIAir Workflow
15:24 - Polar Alignment
18:57 - Find Object with Sky Atlas
21:11 - Test Photo
22:12 - Guiding & Shooting Schedule
26:36 - Begin Taking Photos
29:14 - Outro